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Dreaming of Sleep - Some tips for shut - eye

• Establish a regular sleep schedule. Try and get to sleep at the same time and wake up at the same time
• Choose a comfortable surrounding for sleep. Remove noisy clocks or anything else that may disrupt your sleep
• Do not try to “force” yourself to sleep
• In order to get the required amount of sleep, sleep should be continuous
• Limit time you spend in bed solely to sleep
• Engage in regular sports activity (avoid it close to bedtime)
• Caffeine, Nicotine and alcohol are stimulants. Avoid them before sleep
• Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime
• Do not drink much fluids before sleep
• If you wake up in the middle of the night, stay away from the refrigerator
• If you need to make up for lost sleep, do it as soon as possible. It should be done by going to sleep earlier than usual.

Sleep well !

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Being sun smart - some tips on tanning

To enjoy being outside in the sun and reduce risk of skin cancer, follow the SunSmart messages as recommended by Cancer Research UK:

• Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
• Make sure you never burn
• Aim to cover up with a T shirt, hat and sunglasses
• Remember to take extra care with children
• Then use factor 15 plus sunscreen
• Report mole changes or unusual skin growths promptly to your doctor

If you feel that you must have the sun-kissed glow, you might choose another option- the sunless tanning products. These are generally safe, and can offer an even and natural looking tan.

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Der Lippenstifft feiert seinen
125jährigen Geburtstag

„Deshalb soll auch jede Frau mit dem Tode bestraft werden, die ihr Gesicht schminkt, um schön zu wirken“. So schrieb der italienische Dominikanermönch und Philosoph Tommaso Campanella in seiner Utopie „der Sonnenstaat.“

Nun ja, das war 1623 und der arme Tommaso sass gerade im Gefängnis (obwohl vermutlich da kein Zusammenhang besteht).
40 Jahre zuvor hätte Campanellas Statement Queen Elisabeth I kaum gestört, trug sie doch als erste Frau ein komplettes Make-up: weiss gepudertes Gesicht, rote Wangen und sehr betonte Lippen. Und wenn sie auch ihre Kusine Mary Queen of Scots hinrichten liess, so hatte das nun wirklich andere Gründe.

Photo Clara Natoli, Roma

Doch auch 250 Jahre später hatten es die Frauen noch immer schwer mit ihrem Wunsch nach Make-up. 1860 erklärte Königin Victoria von England kurz und knapp, dass Make-up unhöfisch sei - wie bekanntlich so vieles andere auch -. So überliessen, wohl oder übel, die Damen der feinen Gesellschaft die Kunst der Lippenbemalung den Damen des eher leichten Gewerbes, Schauspielerinnen und … man höre und staune, Frauenrechtlerinnen.

Das wiederum störte zwei Pariser Parfumeure nicht als sie 1883 an der Weltausstellung in Amsterdam den ersten „Stylo d’amour“ präsentierten.
Die Geburtsstunde des Lippenstifts; ein kleines, in Seidenpapier gewickeltes „Würstchen“, das zwar die Lippen wunderbar rot färbte aber auch unverschämt teuer war, umgerechnet zu heute etwa 50 Euro.

Sein Siegeszug um die Welt konnte nichts mehr aufhalten. Guerlin produzierte schon ab 1910 Lippenstifte für eine meist adlige Kundschaft (in Frankreich war man scheinbar ein bisschen frivoler als in Engeland). Die berühmte Schauspielerin Sarah Bernhardt stellte sich sogar für Werbezwecke zur Verfügung und die Suffragetten benutzen ihn als Symbol zum Kampf für das Frauenstimmrecht (doch, doch). Stummfilmstars wie Theda Bara oder Clara Bow machten ihn dann endgültig salonfähig.

Die Firma Revlon kreiert 1939 den berühmten Klassiker „Revlon Red“ und, zum ersten Mal, einen passenden Nagellack in der gleichen Farbe: „Matching finger- und lip tints“. Die praktisch veranlagten Amerikaner erfanden 1948 die Dreh-Mechanik, anhand welcher der Lippenstift in einer Hülse rauf- und runtergedreht werden kann. Den Lip-Pen mit Pinsel gab’s ab 1989 dank Dior und L’Oréal. Und schliesslich gibt es seit kurzem auch den Anti-aging Lippenstift und eine “Bio”-Ausgabe. Dem Vortschritt sind keine Grenzen gesetzt.

Ob flashy, dezent, glamourös, kussecht oder „nude-look“, der Lippenstift liegt nach wie vor im Trend und gehört zum meist verwendeten Kosmetikprodukt. Über 80 % aller Frauen von 20 bis 60 Jahren benutzen ihn, und das wird wohl auch so bleiben.

Also dann…Happy birthday.

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Die Galeries Lafayette Berlin feierte das Lippenstift-Jubiläum mit einer einzigartigen Ausstellung von Lippenstiften aus der persönlichen Sammlung des Berliner Starvisagisten René Koch.

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Asparagus still the “queen of vegetables”.

Photo by Petr Kratochvil

Mention “Asparagus” and the eyes of many a gastronome light up. Since mid-April they have once again been able to enjoy white, or blanched, asparagus. The start of the field season was somewhat delayed this year by cold nights and low daytime temperatures in March.

The “queen of vegetables” has been prized as an epicurean delight and for its medicinal properties for almost 2000 years. Epicureans, from Aristotle to Louis XIV of France, adored it.
If you love asparagus, you should always buy it when it’s really fresh. If you rub two spears together and you hear them squeak, that’s a sign of truly fresh asparagus. Cook it as soon as possible. It’ll keep for a day or two in the fridge, wrapped in a damp cloth. Asparagus is absolutely delicious and the possibilities are endless, with a bit of creativity in the kitchen.

Asparagus has earned its status as one of the most super of superfoods. As well as being virtually fat and sodium-free, it contains vitamins A, B and C, fibre and potassium - great news for your hair, skin and nails. Asparagus boosts your immune system, helps prevent cancers, heart disease, relieve indigestion and also works as a mild sedative and diuretic. And if all these health benefits weren’t enough, asparagus lays claim to possible aphrodisiac qualities…

Like most good things in life, the asparagus season is very short. In Europe, asparagus is normally harvested between April and June. So grab it while you can.

Share with us your favourite asparagus recipe.

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Since Cleopatra’s time, there have been designed cosmetics for colouring the lips.

For the 125th anniversary Celebrities make-up artists, René Koch showed a selection of his lipstick in Galleries Lafayette in Berlin - even some with diamonds inlaid - .

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Photo of the day - The Powerhousmuseum

Ladies’ toboggan race

This image titled Ladies’ toboggan race, Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1917 is one of the images from the Tyrrell photographic collection that was posted to the Commons project on Flickr. last week.

Published by Paula Bray on June 11, 2008 in Photo of the day - The Powerhousemuseum.
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Influence Members attend free - we welcome non-members to this event (£35, which can be paid on the door on the night). Please feel free to invite anyone who you think will find this event interesting.

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Foods For Mood

Popcorn

Low fat microwave varieties of popcorn are great snacks. Popcorn is a wholesome food, which aids in digestion by providing roughage. It boosts energy and will help improve mood with added bits of protein. For variety of flavours you can sprinkle paprika, seasoning salt, Parmesan cheese. For the sweet pallet, you can add finely chopped chocolate and sliced almonds.

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Eggs

Contrary to some popular belief, eggs do not directly affect the level of cholesterol in our blood. Eggs are rich in a range of nutrients including protein, vitamins and minerals. They contain choline, which is very important especially during pregnancy to ensure proper brain development. The anti-oxidant selenium can also be found in eggs as can lecithin, a substance, which works wonders for brain cells. So give the egg a break. What a great way to start your day.

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Hot Cocoa

A cup of cocoa a day may help to keep the doctor away. A study published in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that a cup of hot cocoa is rich in polyphenols, chemicals that have an anti-oxidants* effect on the body. Although cocoa is found in many other products, such as chocolate, the researchers said that drinking it is the best way of harnessing its benefits. Drinking a cup of hot cocoa before bed is not only a wonderful way to end the day, it will also help you sleep better.

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Turkey

Great food for a healthy, low calorie lunch! Its tryptophan content leads to serotonin (a hormone responsible for mood elevation) production. It enhances cognitive performance and increases alertness during stressful times.

Nuts

Nuts are packed full of protein and are a good source of healthy fats, not to mention all the vitamins (including antioxidants) and minerals they contain. Emerging evidence suggests that diets which include nuts may promote a feeling of satiety (or of being satisfied, more full, less jittery, hungry or stressed) and, therefore, potentially prevent weight gain. When including nuts in your diet, make sure to count them as part of the meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group. When it comes to serving size, 1/3 cup of nuts is equal to one ounce of meat. Finally, research shows that nuts are “brain food” that can stabilize mood.

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